Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a paediatric dietitian to deliver effective nutritional services within Derriford Hospital. This senior role involves working with a multi-professional team to provide care for paediatric patients, offering an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Wide-ranging demonstrable clinical dietetic experience in paediatrics.
• Demonstrable training/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with other paediatric dietitians to provide dietetic care.
• Assess nutritional needs and design care plans for paediatric patients.
• Educate parents and liaise with community health services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Expertise in nutritional support

Effective teaching skills

Education

BSc in Human & Dietetics

Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills training

Job description

Job summary

The paediatric dietitian is a senior autonomous practitioner responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Nutrition and Dietetic service for in and out patient paediatric services within Derriford Hospital. The post holder works as part of a patient focused multi-professional team and acts as a source of knowledge and expertise in paediatric dietetics to Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the community it serves. The post holder is involved in all nutrition and dietetic departmental activities and contributes to the delivery of a Trust wide dietetic service.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

To work as a team with other paediatric dietitians to provide dietetic care to inpatient and out patients referred by the Child Health Directorate.

To provide cover for other paediatric dietitians' work during absence.

To be responsible for the provision of an outpatient service for patients referred by Consultants to paediatric dietetic clinics.

To attend case meetings as appropriate.

To undertake appropriate nutritional assessment and dietary treatment of patients referred for dietary advice and design care plans.

To review patients' and adapt care plans as nutritional requirements change with age, stage of development and clinical status.

To communicate with and educate patients and their parents/carers effectively to translate complex theory into a realistic, understandable format.

To liaise with parents/carers, community health, education and social services in providing for the nutritional needs of patients in the community.

To participate in the production and review of resources to ensure that they are evidence based, up-to-date and in line with Trust policies on document control

To initiate, plan, implement and evaluate multi-professional teaching sessions

To provide a source of expert knowledge and advice on nutrition in paediatrics.

To supervise and monitor the ongoing development of junior dietitians working in paediatrics.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-LH-C7268255

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Job description Job responsibilities

To work as a team with other paediatric dietitians to provide dietetic care to patients referred by the Child Health Directorate.

To provide cover for other paediatric dietitians work during absence.

To provide an inpatient dietetic service to infants and children on Woodcock ward, Wildgoose ward, Childrens HDU and ITU.

To be responsible for the provision of an outpatient service for patients attending consultant led paediatric clinics such as CMPI, disordered eating, allergy and dietetic clinics.

To attend ward and case meetings as appropriate.

To undertake appropriate nutritional assessment and dietary treatment of patients referred for dietary advice and design care plans.

To review patients and adapt care plans as nutritional requirements change with age, stage of development and clinical status.

To communicate with and educate patients and their parents/carers effectively to translate complex theory into a realistic, understandable format.

To liaise with pharmacy, housekeeping and catering services over the provision of suitable feeds and meals for paediatric patients.

To liaise with parents/carers, community health, education and social services in providing for the nutritional needs of patients in the community.

For a further details please see the attached JD & PS

Job description Job responsibilities

To work as a team with other paediatric dietitians to provide dietetic care to patients referred by the Child Health Directorate.

To provide cover for other paediatric dietitians work during absence.

To provide an inpatient dietetic service to infants and children on Woodcock ward, Wildgoose ward, Childrens HDU and ITU.

To be responsible for the provision of an outpatient service for patients attending consultant led paediatric clinics such as CMPI, disordered eating, allergy and dietetic clinics.

To attend ward and case meetings as appropriate.

To undertake appropriate nutritional assessment and dietary treatment of patients referred for dietary advice and design care plans.

To review patients and adapt care plans as nutritional requirements change with age, stage of development and clinical status.

To communicate with and educate patients and their parents/carers effectively to translate complex theory into a realistic, understandable format.

To liaise with pharmacy, housekeeping and catering services over the provision of suitable feeds and meals for paediatric patients.

To liaise with parents/carers, community health, education and social services in providing for the nutritional needs of patients in the community.

For a further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Human & Dietetics or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registered
• Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills training course

Desirable

• Completion of post- registration Paediatric Dietetic course
• Registered for Diploma in Advanced Dietetic practice

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Wide ranging demonstrable clinical dietetic experience
• Proven evidence of a particular knowledge in paediatrics and nutritional support
• Demonstrable training/supervisory experience

Desirable

• Computer skills in database use, word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
• Demonstrable experience in standard setting, audit and guidelines

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare personnel as well as patients and their parents/carers
• Expertise in the practical skills of nutritional support
• Effective teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

• Ability to lift feeding equipment / deliver feeding supplies to patients on wards

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Human & Dietetics or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registered
• Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills training course

Desirable

• Completion of post- registration Paediatric Dietetic course
• Registered for Diploma in Advanced Dietetic practice

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Wide ranging demonstrable clinical dietetic experience
• Proven evidence of a particular knowledge in paediatrics and nutritional support
• Demonstrable training/supervisory experience

Desirable

• Computer skills in database use, word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
• Demonstrable experience in standard setting, audit and guidelines

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare personnel as well as patients and their parents/carers
• Expertise in the practical skills of nutritional support
• Effective teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

• Ability to lift feeding equipment / deliver feeding supplies to patients on wards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)